1928
2017
William Clifton "Skeeter" Loden, Jr., age 89, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born November 14, 1928 in Hazlehurst, MS, and was raised in McCondy, MS. He graduated from Hazlehurst High School and Mississippi State University. He served as agency manager for Farm Bureau Insurance Company in Clay and Pontotoc Counties for more than 41 years. He worshiped at the Church of Christ where he served as an Elder, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a past member of the Lions Club and the Rotary Club, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was an avid golfer and planted many trees on golf courses in West Point and Pontotoc.
Services will be at 2 PM Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Minister Jay Street and Minister Doug Greenway officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in West Point, MS. Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife of 9 years, Mary Evelyn Maxwell Loden, of Tupelo, MS; one son, Duke Loden and his wife Donna, of Tupelo, MS; two daughters, Kathy Davis and Jolayne Loden, both of Tupelo, MS; one grandson, Reed Loden, of CA; one sister, Ann Vickery Arrington and her husband Larry, of Houston, MS; three nieces and their spouses; two step-sons, Allen Maxwell and his wife Margaret and Doug Maxwell and his wife Tina; and five step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clifton Loden, Sr., and Kathryn Brand Loden; his wife of 52 years and the mother of his children, Georgene Dukeminier Loden; a son-in-law, James Ira Davis; and a brother-in-law, Hugh Pate Vickery.
Pallbearers will be Mark Castleberry, Walker Dukeminier, Buddy Eubank, Kenneth Rackley, Jeff Scoville, Eddie Thaggard, Danny Turner and Malcolm Wesson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Arrington, Benny Barber, Charles "Sonny" Brand, John Collins, Ronnie Crosswhite, Larry Fruge', Skip Prentiss, and all of his coffee drinking and golfing buddies in Pontotoc and Tupelo.
Visitation will be Monday from 1:30 to 4:30 at the West Main Church of Christ in Tupelo, MS and on Tuesday from 1 to 2 PM at Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc.
Memorials may be sent to Pine Vale Children's Home, 1872 CR 700, Corinth, MS 38834 or to Sanctuary Hospice House, 5159 West Main Street, Tupelo , MS 38801 or to West Main Church of Christ, 2460 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801.
Condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Browning Funeral Home.
6 Entries
January 10, 2018
Our sympathy is extended to your family at the passing of your dad. He and your mom were very special to the Gardner family. He will be missed. Our love and prayers, John and Linda Gardner; David and Connie Gardner
January 3, 2018
BarBara Harris
I enjoyed meeting "Skeeter" and Georgene through Farm Bureau friends, The Burchfields and The Ginns a number of years ago. I am sorry for your loss, he is now at peace with love ones, I pray knowing this gives you comfort.
January 2, 2018
MITCHELL WOOD
SORRY ABOUT YOU DAD WISH I HAD FOUND OUT EARLIER I WILL HAVE EACH OF YOU IN MY "WORD" TONIGHT!
January 1, 2018
Susan Griffin
So sorry to hear about your family's loss. Praying that each of you feel God's peace and comfort.
January 1, 2018
A B
My condolences to the family during this distressing time. May prove to be your stronghold. Psalm 91:2
December 31, 2017
From the Staff of Browning Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more